Ministry of Railways revises Child Fare Rule : New provision will come into effect from April, 2016 Ministry of Railways has decided to revise the child fare rule. Under the revised provision, full adult fare will be charged for children of age 5 years and under 12 years of age if for whom berth/seat (in reserved … Read more
Observance of “All India Demands Day” – 13th October, 2015 This 91st Annual Convention of All India Railwaymen’s Federation, held at Jodhpur(NWR) from 3-5 October, 2015, after reviewing all the situations, has decided to intensify the struggle of the AIRF, and as a first step, to observe 13th October, 2015 as “All India Demands Day” … Read more
Train Time Table 2015-16 : Trains at Glance 2015-16 effective from October 2015 Ministry of Railway Releases All India Railway Time Table “Trains at Glance 2015-16” (to be effective from tomorrow i.e. 01-10-2015) The Ministry of Railways has released its new All India Railway Time Table known as “TRAINS AT A GLANCE (TAG) 2015-16” which … Read more
Separate counters to women passengers for buying train tickets Facilities for Women Passengers for buying Train Tickets at Reservation Counters Ministry of Railways has been providing special facilities to women passengers for conveniently buying tickets at railway reservation counters. The Ministry has further elaborated facilities as follows: – (a) At computerized reservation office, a separate reservation counter … Read more
Disadvantages caused due to Bio-toilets introduced in the passenger coaches of Indian Railways – NFIR NFIR National Federation of Indian Railwaymen 3, CHELMSFORD ROAD, NEW DELHI – 110 055 No.II/34/Pt.12 Dated: 10.8.2015 The Member Mechanical, Railway Board, New Delhi Dear Sir, Sub: Disadvantages caused due to Bio-toilets introduced in the passenger coaches of Indian Railways reg. The concept … Read more
Indian Railways conducts survey on the consumer preference of Bedroll Ministry of Railways has started a survey on the consumer preference of bedrolls (bed-sheets, towel, pillow, blankets) required during the travel on trains. For this purpose, the Ministry of Railways has made available a detailed questionnaire Performa on the homepage of its own website www.indianrailways.gov.in … Read more
Comparison of Group ‘B’ Posts between the Railways and Other Central Govt Departments A mild comparison of Group ‘B’ employees working in the Railways and other Central Government Departments as per the Census of 2001 and 2008. The Indian Railways Technical Supervisors Association(IRTSA) submitted an additional memorandum to 7th Pay Commission recently. The report is … Read more
RRB JE and SSE Recruitment 2015 – 2239 Vacancies – Last Date 26.7.2015 Railway Recruitment Board invites application for the post of Junior Engineer and Senior Section Engineer. A centralised employment notice has been published by the Ministry of Railways No.01/2015, nearly 2239 vacancies to be filled through Railway Recruitment Board for the post of … Read more
Tatkal booking likely to get easier – IRCTC “Attempts are being made to simplify the extremely popular Tatkal reservation system.” Tatkal booking is a blessing in disguise for train travelers who urgently need tickets, but the process of booking tickets on this system could be a constant source of irritation. Though plenty of reasons are … Read more
Bibek Debroy committee report created panic amongst Railwaymen and passengers – AIRF “Bibek Debroy panel has already submitted it’s report to Chairman Railway Board on 12.06.2015. This report has already created panic amongst Railwaymen and passengers. AIRF has already taken decision to oppose this report and decided to observe protest week staring on 23rd of … Read more